Social Worker

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company contributions

Competitive Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Charleston is seeking a Social Worker to advocate for patients and families, with a bachelor’s or master’s in social work. You will apply knowledge of geriatric case management and funding resources to support discharge planning and multidisciplinary care coordination.

The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and growth opportunities in a healthcare setting, with a full‑time schedule and competitive compensation. Prior experience in health care and admissions is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of the medical case management process and needs of geriatric patients.
• Familiarity with funding resources (Medicare/Medicaid, managed care, private insurance).
• Ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and crises.
• Advocate for patients and families to express, define, and resolve grievances.
• Coordinate discharge planning functions with the care team.
• Report status and needs of social services to the Director of Social Work Services.
• Participate in developing patient care plans with other disciplines.

Skills

Case management

Geriatric care

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Position

Social Worker. Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Come join our team as a Social Worker! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides great growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Position Highlights

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• working with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death
• serving in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances
• coordinating discharge planning functions
• reporting to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs
• participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines
• maintaining confidentiality of professional information

Job Type: Full Time

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family‑oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience

• Prefer Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurance
• Must have imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Insurance authorization experience preferred
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
• Marketing experience preferred
• Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital setting
• Multitasking is a must
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Advancement Opportunities

Work Location

NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/

EOE